Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- propulsive
- menacing
- romantic
- mass action night
- Tamil movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film sincere and well-acted, with strong sections undermined by an overlong and uneven pace.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Anna and later Vishwa defend Dharavi residents while wielding criminal authority.
Vishwa grows up in Australia before returning to Mumbai and confronting his father's enemies.
Meera presents herself as Vishwa's lover while secretly investigating his father's locality as a police officer.
Dharavi functions as both the central territory and the population Vishwa ultimately leads.
Films like Thalaivaa, and why
Baasha
Tamil gangster action, vigilante justice, family loyalty, and a charismatic mass-star performance
Nayakan
Tamil action drama centered on a feared underworld figure, community protection, and revenge
Thevar Magan
Gangster melodrama combining political power, criminal rivalries, and an heir's transformation
Movie Details
- Director
- A. L. Vijay
- Release Date
- 2013-08-20
- Runtime
- 182 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (56)
Cast
- Vijay
- Amala Paul
- Sathyaraj
- Ponvannan
- Nassar
- Santhanam
- Suresh
- Y. G. Mahendran
- Abhimanyu Singh
- Ragini Nandwani
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Sun Nxt
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Thalaivaa about?
- A carefree Australian dancer is drawn into Mumbai's criminal underworld and must become the protector of his father's Dharavi community.
- What is Thalaivaa like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Thalaivaa as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Thalaivaa violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Thalaivaa as graphic.
- What did critics think of Thalaivaa?
- Critics broadly found the film sincere and well-acted, with strong sections undermined by an overlong and uneven pace.
- Which films are like Thalaivaa?
- Films with a similar feel include Baasha, Nayakan, and Thevar Magan.
- How long is Thalaivaa?
- Thalaivaa runs 182 minutes.
- Where can I watch Thalaivaa?
- In United States, Thalaivaa streams on Sun Nxt.
